The term" the machine" is commonly used to refer to the complicated physical hardware
running similarly complex software that ultimately executes programs. The idea that …

Metaphors of ordinary concepts are intensively used in computer science for naming
abstract concepts and for designing users interfaces. Metaphors are mappings from a …

In introductory programming, students must develop an accurate mental model of how
programming languages work. This model, often called a 'notional machine,'is essential for …

This paper investigates the relationship between learning a programming language and
learning a natural language, and how this may influence the way in which text-based …

This article describes the development of a virtual reality (VR) programming project in IT
specialist training at a vocational school. Most of the students are between 16 and 22 years …

Abstract Introductory Computer Science classes often start by teaching students to write
simple programs in the language being taught. The ability to competently write code that …

Modern web technologies have enabled new ways of producing interactive learning content.
This content can be embedded into course materials on the web. Still the process to produce …

Contemporary computer science lectures fail to provide students with a deep, functional
understanding of runtime dynamics because of their heavy reliance on metaphors to explain …

A thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals is a necessity when solving
problems requiring complex programming. However, introductory programming courses are …

Aquest treball està motivat per la experiència docent a dos centres de Cicles Formatius de
Grau Superior d'informàtica on vaig impartir el mòdul de programació (M03). Durant la …